Mission + Vision
Complete this statement: "We strengthen neighborhoods by making it easier for ____________to succeed?
Under-resourced small business owners
This value is a promise to be transparent with each other and to our stakeholders when commitments are made
Accountability
This attribute recognizes that we're better together, and goes hand in hand with our value of "Accountability"
Team
One of SFND's two strategic initiatives, this goal focuses on community-scale improvement through works like street activations & beautification
Increasing neighborhood vibrancy
Defined as disproportionately and systemically under-resourced, these two prioritized demographic groups face the greatest barriers to success
Black and Immigrant-owned small businesses
Often described as "meeting the moment", this SFND value helps us stay ahead of emerging challenges and ready to test solutions
Proactive Problem-Solving
We strive to consistently make progress on our priorities thanks to this attribute
Bias Towards Action
One of SFND's two strategic initiatives, this goal sets its sights on individual businesses and services provided to them
Small Business Success
This vision is the ultimate endgame we hope to reach through pursuit of SFND's mission
A vibrant San Francisco with diverse and thriving small businesses
In support of SBO advocacy, this core value represents SFND’s ethos of striving for growth and improvement
Curiosity
With hard work and the right attitude, we tackle new challenges head on
Growth Mindset
Through this strategy, we aim to maximize the efficiency and accountability of delivered services funded by the government to lower the burden for small business owners
Operate City contracts
SFND centers its mission around this group of individuals to emphasize a more people-centered approach in advancing our vision
Small business owners
Our ability to recognize and share in other perspectives while withholding judgement is captured by this value
Empathy
This attribute isn't all talk...listening is key too
Communication
As a learning organization, SFND implements this strategy to pilot services directly mapping to established communities via surveying
Respond to unmet small business needs
Our original org vision from 2020, which highlighted our mutual aid approach
"A new model of community care"
This upcoming program, iterative from the Partner Success department, embodies a core SFND value of Centering the Community through its response to challenges experienced by SBOs in the SF Shines Bayview program
Neighborhood Captains
We go hard! This attribute means we give our work our all...and a little more
Commitment 110%
In support of our mission and via this strategy, SFND engages government leaders and District Supervisors to introduce, amend or waive regulatory requirements for small businesses
Shape small business regulation